{"id":35,"date":"2019-07-18T01:46:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T01:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willtosucceed.wpengine.com\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2025-09-01T10:13:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:13:43","slug":"who-we-help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/willtosucceed.org\/index.php\/who-we-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;37px||28px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||143px||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Who We Help<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#eaeaea&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||1px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_margin=&#8221;|171px||auto||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#749ec1&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Will to Succeed Foundation\u00a0is an umbrella organization that not only directs and supports specific existing initiatives, it also develops and maintains its own unique programming. Our efforts to support these groups and programs include the donation of cash, clothing, books, school supplies, and many other items. We also provide nurturing, hands-on experiences when appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(102,102,102,0.86)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/willtosucceed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/kids-playing.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;multiply&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;27px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||100px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;31px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221;]<strong>All of the Foundation&#8217;s activities coincide with our mission statement however, we target three major areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abused\/Neglected Women &amp; Children&#8217;s Agencies<\/li>\n<li>Literacy and Scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Improved Creativity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/willtosucceed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/OperationBreakthrough_logo.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;200px||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.operationbreakthrough.org\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Visit Website&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;49px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Operation Breakthrough<\/h3>\n<p>Will To Succeed most actively supports and is involved with St. Vincent&#8217;s Family Service Center&#8217;s Operation Breakthrough, Kansas City, MO. St. Vincent\u2019s, a non-profit day care and social service center, serves 700+ of the poorest children in the city ranging from age six weeks to 15 years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily, Operational Support<\/li>\n<li>Adopt-a-Family Program<\/li>\n<li>Back-to School Program<\/li>\n<li>Seeing a Brighter Future<\/li>\n<li>NFL Computer Lab<\/li>\n<li>Library Program<\/li>\n<li>Christmas Party<\/li>\n<li>New Bridge to a brighter Future program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/willtosucceed.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/icstars_2x-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;200px||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.icstars.org\/location\/kansas-city\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Visit Website&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;49px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>I.C. Stars<\/h3>\n<p>In 2018, we conducted a feasibility study in Kansas City, with support from the William G. McGowan Fund and the Will to Succeed Foundation, to assess demand for technology talent and community need. We are now on a trajectory to launch in Kansas City in 2021. <a title=\"Company Add\" href=\"mailto:wshields68@gmail.com\">Add your company\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>i.c.stars is supported by a partner ecosystem that provides mentors, volunteers for career readiness workshops and activities, workshop presenters, High Tea guests, and employment partnerships. When finding talent for our next cohort, we partner with community based organizations and Public Libraries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/willtosucceed.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20200722_113855-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;200px||&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/themip.org\/&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/themip.org\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Visit Website&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;49px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Midwest Innocent Project<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"marquee__copy\">\n<p class=\"marquee__copy__body\">We work to free innocent people from prison for crimes they did not commit, support and empower those individuals post-release, and reform policy and legislation to prevent wrongful convictions. Our work spans Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, in collaboration with pro-bono lawyers and law firms, law students and clinics, prosecutors, and our partners. We strive to promote community healing and equitable justice for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"marquee__image\">\n<div class=\"marquee__image__caption position-bottom\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px||2px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-2px|auto||auto||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;.et_pb_text ul, .et_pb_text ol { margin: 30px; }||.et_pb_text li { margin-top: 16px; }&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>We have been or continue to be involved with the following Organizations &amp; Programs:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"85%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"347\">\n<p>***Will Shields on Board Or Golf Outing<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Other Children Related Initiatives<\/b><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marillac.org\/\">Marillac Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrensplacekc.org\/\">Children\u2019s Place<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhc-kc.org\/\">Niles Home for Children<\/a><br \/> Good Samaritan Boys Ranch<\/p>\n<p><b>Other Initiatives &amp; Involvement\u00a0<\/b><br \/> First Down for Downs Syndrome<br \/> <em>***<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lakemary.org\/events\/lakemary-golf-classic\/\">Lakemary Center<\/a><br \/> KU Medical Center \u2013 Burn Unit<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ksso.org\/\">Kansas Special Olympics<\/a><br \/> Keys Youth Services<br \/> America\u2019s Promise<\/p>\n<p>Teammate&#8217;s\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Care beyond the boulevard\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumc.edu\/school-of-health-professions\/about\/news-and-events\/making-health-care-heroes-golf-tournament.html\">***KU School of Health Professions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themip.org\/events\/\">***Midwest Innocence Project<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.synergyservices.org\/\">Synergy Services<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopehouse.net\/\">Hope House<br \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"352\">\n<p><b>Abused &amp; Neglected Women &amp; Children Centers<\/b><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.safehome-ks.org\/\">Safehome<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheffieldplace.org\/\">Sheffield Place<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Academic Involvement\u00a0<\/b><br \/> Team Esteem &#8211; Argentine Middle School<br \/> Achievement Matters Scholarships<\/p>\n<p>KCCC Support<\/p>\n<p><b>Reading &amp; Book Initiatives<\/b><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reachoutandread.org\/cgi-bin\/kc.pl\">Reach Out &amp; Read Kansas City<\/a><br \/> Reading for a Brighter Future<br \/> St. Monica\u2019s Library<br \/> St. Anne\u2019s Library<br \/> Will to Read<\/p>\n<p>Deron Cherry, Joe Namath, Charles Haley, KCC Ambassadors,\u00a0<span>Joe DeLamielleure,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;37px||28px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||143px||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221;] Who We Help [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#eaeaea&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||1px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_margin=&#8221;|171px||auto||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#749ec1&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221;] Will to Succeed Foundation\u00a0is an umbrella organization that not only directs and supports specific existing initiatives, it also develops and maintains its own unique programming. 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